Key Figures of Korea
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The section presents brief biographies of 18 historical figures of Korea.
- Expander and Opener of Goguryeo's Territory, King Gwanggaeto
- Consolidator of Baekje, King Geunchogo
- Korea's First Female Ruler, Queen Seondeok of Silla
- Goryeo's Most Well-known Negotiator and Diplomat, Seo Hui
- Author of the Oldest Extant Korean History, Kim Bu-sik
- Architect of the Joseon Dynasty, Jeong Do-jeon
- From Slave to Prolific Scientific Inventor - Jang Yeong-sil
- Joseon's Most Revered Female Artist, Sin Saimdang
- Renowned Neo-Confucian Scholar, Yi Hwang
- Filial Son and Renaissance Leader, King Jeongjo of Joseon
- Creators of a Unique "Genre" of Korean Painting, Kim Hong-do and Sin Yun-bok
- Beloved Poet and Independence Activist, Yun Dong-ju
- Independence Activist and Patriotic Assassin, An Jung-geun
- Political Leader and Independence Activist, Kim Gu
- Gold Medal Olympian Marathon Runner, Sohn Kee-chung
- The Artist that Harmonized Korean Tradition and Modernity - Whanki Kim
- Founder of Video Art and "Cultural Terrorist," Nam June Paik
- Dissident Leader and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, President Kim Dae-jung
